Semboku Population 2026

Semboku has a population of 25,857, making it the #921 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 376× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Semboku (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

25,857

Rank in Japan

#921

Coordinates

39.71°N, 140.75°E

~389 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

457 km

284 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yokote	85,555	#321
Yurihonjō	76,077	#365
Ōdate	69,237	#403
Noshiro	52,283	#529
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688

Cities near Semboku

Shizukuishi16,263 people · ~20 km away
Morioka290,700 people · ~35 km away
Takizawa55,579 people · ~35 km away
Yahaba28,056 people · ~36 km away
Ōmagari38,805 people · ~37 km away
Rokugō18,613 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Semboku?

Semboku has a population of 25,857 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #921 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Semboku in?

Semboku is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Semboku the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 457 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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